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September 3, 2026

• The Local Government Service (LGS) has signed an MoU with Celltel Networks Limited to enhance its IT infrastructure and accelerate digital transformation.
• The partnership aims to improve service delivery, enable the 'smart city' concept, and support the government's 24-hour economy agenda.
• A key objective is to establish a technology hub for local government services, offering digital skills training for youth and convenient citizen access to public services.
• Celltel Networks Limited emphasized that the system will not only improve efficiency but also create opportunities for revenue generation for local governments.
• Both parties expressed confidence that the initiative will enhance the quality of services provided by local government institutions to citizens.

September 3, 2026

• Coco Gauff has significantly improved her serve, which was a major flaw in her game last year.
• Her serving yips were evident during the previous US Open, where she struggled and was visibly frustrated.
• Gauff hired biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan, who previously helped Aryna Sabalenka, to overhaul her serve technique.
• The improvements were showcased in her dominant 6-3 6-4 first-round win at the US Open, where her serve was a key weapon.
• MacMillan's coaching focused on consistency, toss, and wrist position, leading to increased accuracy, speed, and confidence in her serve.

September 2, 2026

• NCD Alliance Ghana urges the government to accelerate efforts in preventing and controlling Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions.
• NCDs account for over 45% of all deaths in Ghana, with significant burdens like hypertension and strokes affecting even younger adults.
• The Alliance calls for translating existing commitments into practical, accessible interventions, strengthening implementation, and fully operationalizing the Mental Health Fund.
• Key recommendations include integrating NCD and mental health services into primary healthcare, addressing social and environmental determinants, and improving data systems.
• Concerns were raised regarding the long-term financing sustainability of the MahamaCares policy, with a call to earmark excise tax revenues and enforce regulations like the Tobacco Control Regulations.